Your doctor may arrange further investigations including liver function tests, full blood count, and renal function to exclude underlying pathology
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The dose escalation pattern is carefully designed to let your body adapt gradually while monitoring your response
Inject upon waking, wait 20-30 minutes, then eat breakfast
Contact your healthcare provider if burping is severe, accompanied by persistent vomiting, inability to keep food down, or continues beyond 8-12 weeks